How it works

From a look to your footage.

You pick the look and build the kit. We ship it free both ways, and turn what you film into clips and films you keep.

  1. 1

    Pick a look

    Handycam or Signature Glow. Each look page shows real wedding footage and the cameras behind it.

  2. 2

    Build your kit on the look page

    Cameras, dates, footage and coverage, all on one page. One price updates as you go.

  3. 3

    Book your dates

    Pay at checkout. Booking 35 or more days ahead on $150 or more? Hold your dates for $100 and the rest is charged 28 days before arrival.

  4. 4

    It arrives ready to shoot

    Free shipping both ways. Batteries, a memory card, a lens filter and every cord you need, tested before it ships. An adult signs for it.

  5. 5

    Film, then send it back

    Seal the case with the included tape. The prepaid label is in the box: drop it at any USPS location by the end of your last rental day.

  6. 6

    We send your footage

    Every clip by private download link, 24 to 48 hours after the kit is back. Add an edit and we cut it for you, then send it on its own link.

A JVC Everio rental kit in its case, packed in the shipping box
A Signature Glow kit, packed to ship. The return label is inside.
Pick a look

Two looks.

You book the look, and we pick the body that ships. See all eight cameras

Sony HDR-CX130 HandycamHandycam from $199Sharp, punchy Sony colors with that early-2010s Handycam feel.JVC GZ-HD7U EverioSignature Glow from $269Warm 1080i with mid-2000s texture, slight highlight bloom, beautiful skin tones.
After you shoot

Pick your footage plan.

Every rental includes Raw Footage. Edits are priced by how many cameras you rent. See the edits

Always included

Raw Footage

Every clip off every camera, transferred so it plays anywhere.

24 to 48 hours
Nostalgically correct

VHS Edit

Every camera comes back as its own film, start to finish.

1 to 2 weeks
Modern staple

Highlight Film

The best of your footage cut to a song you pick.

2 to 4 weeks
The best parts

Anniversary Edit

A 15 to 20 minute film, every angle blended in.

2 to 4 weeks
Protection

DadGuard.

Accidents happen. DadGuard caps your liability so you can focus on shooting.

DadGuard

Covers accidental damage during normal use.

  • Accidental drops and impacts
  • Lens damage
  • Liability capped at 10% of replacement value

DadGuard+

Broader coverage for worst-case scenarios.

  • Everything in DadGuard
  • Theft (with police report)
  • Fire, lightning, windstorm
  • Total loss
  • Mechanical failure refund

Neither plan covers water damage. Full details on the DadGuard page

FAQ

Common questions.

What's included in the rental?

Camcorder, batteries, charger, memory card, HDMI cable, shipped in a protective hard case, with a soft case for each camera inside, and a prepaid return shipping label.

What if something breaks?

Accidental damage? DadGuard caps your liability at the lesser of actual repair cost and 10% of replacement value; DadGuard+ also covers theft and total loss. If a camera malfunctions through no fault of your own, the Rental Agreement provides troubleshooting, a possible replacement, or a pro-rated refund for unused days. DadGuard+ may provide a refund of the rental price, excluding shipping and DadGuard+ fees, after our inspection confirms a covered mechanical failure.

What's DadGuard?

DadGuard is our damage protection plan. It's a contractual liability cap, not insurance. Standard DadGuard covers accidental damage. DadGuard+ adds theft, total loss, and mechanical peace of mind. Either way, your liability drops to 10% of the camera's replacement value.

What if I want to keep it?

Keep to own? We love the enthusiasm, but our cameras aren't for sale. A few extra days? No problem. Let us know before your mail-back date and we'll extend at a prorated rate with a 10% on-time discount.

Can I import my own footage?

If you're tech like us then absolutely, we even try to include the right cords. Otherwise we recommend leaving it to the pros. We've got a curated process for each camera, and some even require period-correct computers to retrieve the footage.

How does pricing work for multiple cameras?

Your price is set by the look you pick and how many cameras you rent, up to four per order. DadGuard is one choice for the whole order and its price is on the page before you buy. Editing is priced by how many cameras you rented, and the price you see is the total for your order.

Can I request a specific camera model?

You book the look, and we pick the body that ships. If you have your heart set on a specific model, shoot us a message and we will see what we can do.

Do you ship across the continental US?

Yes. Free 2-way shipping is included on every rental across the continental US, via USPS Ground Advantage. The prepaid return label is right in the box: just seal it up and put it back in the mail by the end of your last rental day at any USPS location.

All questions

Ready when you are

Pick a look and build your kit.

The total updates as you go. Nothing is charged until checkout.

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